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V• �2 °R'o OR9RI'D P OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM 2001
To: The Honorable Mayor Stoddard and Members of the City Commission
Via: Buford R. "Randy" Witt, Acting City Manager e�A
From: Thomas J. Vageline Director
Planning and Zoning Departmen
Date: June 2, 2010 Item No..
Subiect:
An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami,
Florida, relating to a request to amend the official zoning map of the City of South
Miami Land Development Code by designating a commercial building located at
7221 SW 58 Avenue (aka Bougainvillea Tavern) and legally described as being a
portion of Lots 51 and 52, less east 50 feet, in W.A.Larkin's Subdivision, recorded
in Plat Book 3, page 198 of Miami -Dade County Public Records, as an historic site
and by placement of an Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HP -OV) over the
existing zoning use district for this property; providing for severability; providing
for ordinances in conflict; and providing an effective date.
SUMMARY
The Historic Preservation Board at its February 22, 2010 meeting reviewed an historic designation report
for a commercial building located at 7221 SW 58 Avenue. The building is the Bougainvillea Tavern
which is one of two structures on a site with the legal address of 7211 SW 58 Avenue. The commercial
building address being proposed for designation is 7221 SW 58 Avenue.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
The Land Development Code provides that an historic designation recommendation must be enacted as a
zone map. change. The "HP -OV" Historic Preservation Overlay zoning district is superimposed as an
overlay over the existing underlying use zone. The procedures in the LDC require the Planning Board to
hold a public hearing on all designations recommended by the Historic Preservation Board. (Section 20-
5.17(E). The final decision on an historic designation is made by the City Commission after two readings.
BOUGAINVILLEA TAVERN: HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
The historic designation of the Bougainvillea Tavern is part of a series of downtown buildings
recommended for designation by the Historic Preservation Board. It is important to note that the tavern
building is identified in the "Hometown Plan" (1993) as one of ten "contributing buildings" having
significant historic value which should be preserved. Two of those buildings have been demolished and
the remaining eight have been designated historic or are in the process of being designated.
The attached Designation Report contains a detailed history of the building and includes photographs. The
attached designation report describes the architecture of the building (pp.5 -6). The City's preservation
consultant determined that the structure meets three of the criteria for historic designation (pp. 6 -7).
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(1) A designated historic site is eligible for property tax exemption on any exterior renovation or
improvements.
(2) A designated historic building does have to prove hardship if a variance is required as part of a
restoration project; and there are no parking requirements for uses in a designated historic site.
(3) The alteration, renovation, remodeling, or landscape change affecting the exterior of a designated
historic building will require special approval in the form of a "certificate of appropriateness" (COA).
The COA approval requires a review by the Historic Preservation Board and final approval by the
City Commission.
(4) The demolition of a designated historic building is permitted; however, the City may delay the
issuance of a permit to demolish for a period up to six months, allowing time for consideration of
alternate plans to save the building.
for 7221 SW 58 Avenue was approved by the Board at its February 22, 2010
meeting by a vote of 8 ayes 0 nays.
It is important to note that in 2006 the Historic Preservation Board did consider the designation of the
same site. The 2006 designation at that time included both structures on the site, the Bougainvillea Tavern
and a smaller building where the Hanging Basket store was located. The Board at that time, based upon a
number of concerns, did not recommend designation. The proposed designation did not proceed any
further. A copy of the Board's March 20, 2006 minutes concerning the designation is attached as
background information.
PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Board at its March 9, 2010 meeting, after a public hearing, adopted a motion by a vote of 5
ayes and 2 nays recommending that the proposed designation be denied.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the historic designation and the placement of an "HP -OV" district over the
existing zoning district for the building at 7221 SW 58"' Street (Bougainvillea Tavern) be approved.
Backup Documentation:
Draft Ordinance
Designation Report
Planning Department Staff Report 3 -9 -10
Excerpt Planning Board Minutes 3 -9 -10
Excerpt Historic Preservation Board 2 -22 -10
Excerpt Historic Preservation Board 3 -20 -06
Mail Notice to applicant
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I ORDINANCE NO.
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3 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South
4 Miami, Florida, relating to a request to amend the official zoning map of
5 the City of South Miami Land Development Code by designating a
6 commercial building located at 7221 SW 58 Avenue (aka Bougainvillea
7 Tavern) and legally described as being a portion of Lots 51 and 52, less east 50
8 feet, in W.A.Larkin's Subdivision, recorded in Plat Book 3, page 198 of Miami -
9 Dade County Public Records, as an historic site and by placement of an
10 Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HP -OV) over the existing zoning use
11 district for this property; providing for severability; providing for
12 ordinances in conflict; and providing an effective date.
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15 WHEREAS, Application No. PB -10 -002 was submitted to the Planning and Zoning
16 Department by the Historic Preservation Board, said application requesting to amend the
17 official zoning map of the City of South Miami by overlaying an "HP -OV" Historic
18 Preservation Overlay zoning district for a commercial building located at 7221 SW 58th
19 Avenue (aka Bougainvillea Tavern) and legally described as being a portion of Lots 51 and 52,
20 less east 50 feet, in W.A.Larkin's Subdivision, recorded in Plat Book 3, page 198 of Miami -
21 Dade County Public Records; and
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23 WHEREAS, the proposed historic designation and rezoning is consistent with the
24 goals and policies and the future Land Use Map of the City of South Miami Comprehensive
25 Plan; and
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27 WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board at its February 22, 2010 meeting reviewed
28 the Designation Report for the Bougainvillea Tavern located at 7221 SW 581h Avenue and
29 adopted a motion by a vote of 8 ayes 0 nays recommending that the proposed building be
30 designated historic; and
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32 WHEREAS, at its March 9, 2010 meeting, after a public hearing regarding the
33 application of the HP -OV zoning to the commercial building located at 7211 SW 58th Avenue,
34 the Planning Board recommended that proposed designation and zoning change be denied by a
35 vote of 5 ayes and 2 nays; and
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37 WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to accept the recommendation of the Historic
38 Preservation Board.
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40 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
41 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
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43 Section 1. That the City's Official Zoning Map shall be amended by placing the Historic
44 Preservation Overlay (HP -OV) zoning district over the existing underlying zoning use district for
45 property identified as a commercial building located at 7221 SW 581h Avenue (aka Bougainvillea
46 Tavern) and legally described as being a portion of Lots 51 and 52, less east 50 feet, in
47 W.A.Larkin's Subdivision, recorded in Plat Book 3, page 198 of Miami -Dade County Public
48 Records.
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Section 2. That the Designation Report for the building at 7221 SW 58th Avenue (aka
Bougainvillea Tavern) as prepared by the South Miami Planning Department is identified as
Attachment "A" and is attached to and made part of this ordinance.
Section 3. The Design Review Guidelines set forth in the Designation Report for the
building at 7221 SW 581h Avenue (aka Bougainvillea Tavern) and the provisions contained in
the Land Development Code pertaining to review of building permits, certificates of
appropriateness and demolition are applicable to the same property.
Section 4. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this holding shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 6. This ordinance shall be effective immediately after the adoption hereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
1" Reading —
2nd Reading —
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
Attachment "A" Designation Report
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APPROVED:
MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Stoddard:
Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Palmer:
Commissioner: Beasley:
Commissioner Harris:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information ............... ..............................2
II. Significance ........................ ............................... 2
III. Architectural Distinction ......... ..............................5
IV. Eligibility For Designation ........ ............................... 6
V. Design Review Guidelines ........ ..............................7
VI. Bibliography .......................... ..............................9
VII. Photographs ........................... .............................10
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BOUGAINVILLEA'S OLD FLORIDA TAVERN
7221 S.W. 58th AVENUE, SOUTH MIAMI
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Current Address: 7221 S.W. 58th Avenue, South Miami aka 15 South 1 st
Avenue, South Miami (street numbering system prior
to 1952); originally, platted as "Orange Street" (1915)
Location: East side of S.W. 58th Avenue, 2 -3 lots south of Sunset
Drive (S.W. 72nd Street)
Present Owner: Remseaoliv, LLC
Present Use: Commercial; tavern
Zoning District: Retail- Hometown District Overlay (SR -HDOV
Tax Folio Number: 09 -4036- 022 -0380
Legal Description: Lots 51 and 52, less east 50 feet, in W.A.Larkin's
Subdivision, recorded in Plat Book 3, page 198 of
Miami -Dade County Public Records
II. SIGNIFICANCE
Date Constructed: pre -1945, possibly 1920s, with later additions
Architect / Builder: Unknown
Original Use / Location: Garage on Lot 10 of W.A.Larkin's Subdivision (SE
corner of 581h Avenue and Sunset Drive, immediately north of
present site). Relocated, enlarged and converted to single - family
residence, 1945.
Statement of Significance
While the Historic Preservation Board of South Miami ruled this site
unworthy of historic designation in 2006, further research has shed more light
on its origins and bears reconsideration. The first documented building owner
was merchant and restaurant owner Abia B. Core, who settled in South Miami
in the 1920s; but the building's chief merit is its architecture.
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This one -story wood -frame structure, most likely of now -rare Dade
County pine, is the result of a 1945 expansion of an earlier garage building,
possibly from the 1920s or `30s, that converted it into a single - family residence.
Exploration of the interior walls would help to determine which part of the
present building was the original garage, but even the 1945 additions, now 65
years old, are a worthy example of local, 20th- century Vernacular architecture.
Contextual History:
The town of Larkins, predecessor of the City of South Miami, got its start in
the 1880s with the settlement of a few farming families in the vicinity of present -
day Cocoplum Circle. The town grew when a railroad station was established
a short distance to the west in 1904. By 1917, Larkins had a population of 350,
and nine subdivisions were platted by 1918. One of these was W.A.Larkin's (sic)
Subdivision, platted in 1915 by the pioneer for whom the town was named,
Wilson A. Larkins from Tennessee. This subdivision lies between S.W. 57th and 59th
Avenues, from Sunset Drive to S.W. 74th Street, and comprises 82 building lots
numbered sequentially (the eight blocks are not numbered). Lots 1 through 19
line the south side of Sunset Drive. The subject building straddles Lots 51 and 52.
At the height of the Florida Land Boom, Larkins was incorporated as the
Town of South Miami on March 6, 1926, and grew into a City the following year.
At that time it instituted a street numbering system that counted avenues
westward from Red Road (the border with Coral Gables), and streets
northward and southward from Sunset Drive. This system continued until 1952,
when the city adopted the Miami street grid. The address of the subject
property under the earlier system was 15 South 1 st Avenue.
Specific History:
With no original building records surviving, clues to this building's origins
can be pieced together from other sources. Deed records for Miami -Dade
County show that the building site, lots 51 and 52 in W.A.Larkin's Subdivision,
were bought by A.B.Core directly from Wilson Larkins on July 20, 1936.1
Abia Bernard Core, born in 1896 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, came to Florida
around 1924 with his wife Jeannette, probably drawn by the Florida Boom.
Deed records show that in December 1924 he bought a building lot on Red
Road a block north of Sunset Drive, from the Methodist Episcopal Church.z In
February 1925 he purchased Lot 10 in W.A.Larkin's Subdivision from William A.
' Miami -Dade County Deed Book 1789, Page 216.
2 Miami -Dade County Deed Book 528, Page 106.
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McCarfy,3 who had bought it from Wilson Larkins less than a year before.4 This
lot is situated at the southeast corner of Sunset Drive and S.W. 58th Avenue,
immediately north of Lots 51 -52.
The 1927 Polk's City Directory lists A.B.Core as co -owner of the Core &
Eigsti drugstore on Sunset Drive, but the exact address is not given. Mr. & Mrs.
Core were also living on Sunset Drive, probably on Lot 10. In 1928, Core
ordered three mahogany billiard tables. from a company in Atlanta,5 so
perhaps he was running more than a drugstore. Core's business partner, Walter
J. Eigsti, a fellow Iowan, returned to the family farm in Iowa by 1930, according
to the U.S. Census of that year. The 1930 Census also lists A.B. and Jeanette
Core still residing on Sunset Drive, and both working in sales in a "general
store." Jeannette Core, suffering from ill health for years, committed suicide
with poison on October 26, 1930, at age 32.6
In 1933 A.B.Core took a second wife, Billie Burton, a native of Alabama
who had just been divorced from her husband William S. Burton.7 The Burtons
had also lived on Sunset Drive, according to the 1927 City Directory. The 1935
Florida Census lists A.B.Core, occupation "farmer," living on Sunset Drive with
his wife Billie and her teenage son Bill Burton. Then in 1936, A.B.Core purchased
Lots 51 and 52, immediately south of Lot 10, as noted above.
The 1941 Polk's Directory (the first to list specific addresses) lists the Cores'
residence at 42 Sunset Drive, which was Core's property on Lot 10, now known
as 5796 Sunset Drive. At that time A.B.Core was running Abie's Lunch at 219 N.
State Highway (now U.S. 1). The next episode is the issuance of a building
permit in June, 1945, to "move garage from Lot 10 to Lots 51 and 52, and add
to it to make a 32' x 40' Building." This, then, is the origin of the subject
building: an earlier wood -frame garage, of unknown dimensions, built either by
A.B.Core or W.A.McCarty before him, or possibly even by W.A.Larkins even
earlier, was moved from the corner lot to the present site in 1945 and was
enlarged to become the Cores' new home.
A few months later, on January 14, 1946, Core sold Lot 10 to Altha
Sweets, a widow. The deed conveys the land "together with furniture,
furnishings and household equipment now located in the buildings on said
land, excepting there from the piano, victrola, cabinet of records, cedar
chest, desk, light, and personal belongings. "8 The Cores evidently took these
'Miami-Dade County Deed Book 501, Page 366,
'Miami-Dade County Deed Book 313, Page 383; April 9, 1924.
' Miami -Dade County Deed Book 1204, Page 471.
6 "Club Woman Kills Herself with Poison," Miami Herald, Oct. 27, 1930, p.2.
'Florida Marriage Collection 1927 -2001; Dade Co. Divorce Index vol. 46, #2255.
' Miami -Dade County Deed Book 2616, Page 81.
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latter items into their new home at 15 South 1st Avenue, first listed in the Polk's
Directory of 1947.
Lots 51 and 52 originally had a depth of 142.5 feet. On September 6,
1950, A.B.Core sold the eastern 50 feet of both lots to a William Segal .9 Perhaps
with the proceeds of this sale, in 1953 Core built the narrow masonry building
at 7211 S.W. 58th Avenue, next door to his residence, and ran it as Core's
Coffee Shop until his death in 1961.10 A month later, his widow Billie Core
conveyed both lots, minus the eastern 50 feet, to her son William Burton," a
photographer, who lived at 7221S.W. 58th Avenue through at least 1975. The
building was converted to its present use, Bougainvillea's Old Florida Tavern,
about the year 2000.
III. ARCHITECTURAL DISTINCTION
This building is a fine example of Frame Vernacular architecture,
although the exterior siding may be of cement asbestos or other composite
made to resemble wood, in 12 -inch overlapping horizontal planks. The interior
walls are paneled with wide, unfinished pine boards, and the finished ceiling
and floor are also wood. In the 1947 G.M.Hopkins City Atlas, the building is
color -coded to denote a frame structure.
"Vernacular" is a non - academic architectural style that is the product of
the builder's skill and experience, adapted to local materials and conditions. It
is largely utilitarian with a minimum of decoration. South Florida houses of this
style in the early 201h century are usually rectangular, of one or two stories, with
a gable roof usually of wood shingles, but original roofs rarely survive. Homes in
this style can be either wood frame or masonry; frame structures usually have
horizontal wood siding. Overhanging eaves and exposed rafter ends are
typical, and windows were usually double -hung sash type.12
The footprint of this building is a broad rectangle. The front (western)
portion has an end -gable roof running on a north -south axis; a shorter gable
roof is set perpendicular to it at the south end, forming an L- shape. The portion
of the building that fills in the angle of the L has a flat roof that slopes down at
two different angles, on the east elevation. Here an outdoor bar enclosure of
vertical wood paneling is of recent construction. A masonry chimney rises from
the juncture of the rear gable and this sloped -roof section. The building's roof is
of asphalt shingle that is probably not original (Roofing permits were issued in
1953, 1969, and 2008).
9 Miami -Dade County Deed Book 3340, Page 497.
10 Obituary, Miami Herald, January 7, 1961, p. 2 -C.
" Miami -Dade County Deed Book 2496, Page 121.
'Z Metro Dade County, From Wilderness to Metropolis, 1992, pp. 176 -8.
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The entrance to the building is at the center of the west elevation, and a
short extension of the roof, supported by simple posts, forms a small front
portico. Windows throughout are sash type, mostly with 8- over -8 panes, and
probably date to 1945. The window configuration on the east elevation
matches that seen in a 1954 aerial photograph (q.v.). A permit issued in 1946
for an "8' x 10' back porch" was probably on the north side of the building, as
seen in the same photograph.
On the interior, the front door opens into a large main room, with a faux -
brick, non - working fireplace toward the rear. Two smaller rooms open off the
south end of the main room, with a large floor beam and archways setting
them apart. There are sections of wooden shelving along the upper walls. Most
of the main room is taken up by a wooden bar structure that dates from the
conversion of the property into a tavern several years ago. The current
operator's website, www.bougiesbar.com, citing no sources, describes the
property as a "1929 -era, 1500- square foot cottage" and states, "During the re-
design, all the old wood was saved to make (the) bar."
At the Historic Preservation Board meeting in 2006, one of the arguments
made for denying this building historic status was that it "sits in an environment
completely transformed from its original setting. "73 Today, standing just behind
Starbuck's on bustling Sunset Drive, this wood -frame building is incongruous,
but one of the values of historic preservation is to provide us with touchstones
to our past, to remind us, or teach us, of times that were different. Indeed, the
current occupant seems to find great popular appeal and commercial value
in promoting this venue as an "Old Florida Tavern." Another argument made
was that the building had undergone "severe alteration," but in fact no major
alterations are documented since its 1945 construction, and it appears hardly
changed of all from the 1954 photograph.
IV. ELIGIBILITY FOR DESIGNATION
The building at 7221 S.W. 58th Avenue appears to meet the following
criteria for significant structures contained in the South Miami Land
Development Code, "Historic Preservation Standards:"
(a) Possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling
and association
Originally a garage enlarged and adapted to residential use in 1945, this
building retains the integrity of its design as a wood -frame Vernacular
structure, and preserves the feeling and association of early 20th Century
13 Minutes, HP Board of South Miami, Public Hearing on Designation, March 20, 2006.
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South Florida architecture. Its interior walls, ceiling and floor are
constructed of distinctive local materials, probably Dade County pine,
with fine workmanship. The exterior walls, while they may or may not be
of wood, probably date to 1945.
(c) Are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past
The earliest documented owner of this building is Abia Bernard Core, a
merchant and restaurant owner who came to South Miami from Iowa
around 1924, during the Florida Land Boom. He moved a garage
structure from his adjoining lot to the present site in 1945, and enlarged it
to create his own residence, where he lived until his death in 1961.
(d) Embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, style or method of
construction or work of a master, or that possess high artistic value, or that
represent a distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual
distinction
This building exemplifies Frame Vernacular architecture, prevalent in U.S.
residential buildings in the early 20th Century, and at least part of the
present structure is known to have its origins prior to 1945. Buildings of this
type, built of local pine, were typical in South Florida in the 1920s, early in
the area's development.
V. DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES
In accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 20.5.19 of the
City's Land Development Code, any building permit for exterior alteration,
renovation or demolition of an existing structure which is designate historic, or is
within a designated historic district shall first require the issuance of a
Certificate of Appropriateness (COA). The COA is issued after a review by the
historic Preservation Board and City Commission.
The Historic Preservation Board shall adopt and may, from time to time,
amend the standards by which applications for a Certificate of
Appropriateness may be evaluated. In adopting these guidelines, it shall be
the intent of the Board to promote maintenance, restoration, adaptive uses
appropriate to the property, and compatible contemporary designs that are
harmonious with the exterior architectural and landscape features of
neighboring buildings, sites, and streetscapes.
General: The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation
Projects with Guidelines for Applying the Standards (1979), and as it
may be amended.
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Specific:_
• Wood interior walls, floor, ceiling and roof beams
• Horizontal exterior siding.
• End -gable roofs (roof surface material probably not original)
• Overhanging eaves with exposed wooden rafter ends
• Masonry chimney and interior fireplace
• Sash windows
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AncestryPlus online: U.S. and Florida Census, Marriage and Divorce Records
Building Permits: City of South Miami, Planning Department.
Deeds and Plat book Records: Miami -Dade County Clerk Archives, Miami.
McAlester, V. & L.; A Field Guide to American Houses, Alfred A. Knopf,
N. Y., 2005.
Metropolitan Dade County; From Wilderness to Metropolis, 2nd Edition, Office of
Community Development, Historic Preservation Division, 1992.
Pork's City Directories, Greater Miami, various years.
Redding, Susan Perry; "South Miami," in Miami's Historic Neighborhoods,
Historical Publishing Network for Dade Heritage Trust, 2001.
- -- Carolyn Klepser, researcher
January 18, 2010
Revised February 16, 2010
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CI'T'Y OF SOUTH MIAMI
To: Honorable Chair &
Planning Board Members
From: Thomas J. Vageline
Planning and Zoning Directo
Date: March 9, 2010
RE: LDC Map Amendment —HP -OV
(Historic Designation) 7221 SW 58 Ave..
PB -10 -002 (HPB -10 -002)
Applicant: City of South Miami (Historic Preservation Board)
An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami, Florida,
relating to a request to amend the official zoning map of the City of South Miami Land
Development Code by designating a commercial building located at 7221 SW 58 Avenue
as an historic site and by placement of an Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HP -OV)
over the existing zoning use district for this property; providing for severability; providing
for ordinances in conflict; and providing an effective date.
SUMMARY
The Historic Preservation Board at its February 22, 2010 meeting reviewed an historic
designation report for a commercial building located at 7221 SW 58 Avenue. The building is the
Bougainvillea Tavern which is one of two structures on a site with the legal address of 7211 SW
58 Avenue. The commercial building address being proposed for designation is 7221 SW 58
Avenue. Following a public hearing the Board adopted a motion recommending that this
building be designated an historic site.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
The Land Development Code provides that an historic designation recommendation must be
enacted as a zone map change. The "HP -OV" Historic Preservation Overlay zoning district is
superimposed as an overlay over the existing underlying use zone. The procedures in the LDC
require the Planning Board to hold a public hearing on all designations recommended by the
Historic Preservation Board. (Section 20- 5.17(E).
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD ACTION
Attached is the Designation Report for 7221 SW 58 Avenue which was approved by the Board at
its February 22, 2010 meeting by a vote of 8 ayes 0 nays. Attached is an excerpt from the
minutes of the meeting concerning the designation. It is important to note that in 2006 the
Historic Preservation Board did consider the designation of the same site. The 2006 designation
at that time included both structures on site, the Bougainvillea Tavern and a smaller building
where the Hanging Basket store was located. The Board at that time, based upon a number of
concerns, did not recommend designation. The proposed designation did not proceed any further.
A copy of the Board's March 20, 2006 minutes concerning the designation is attached for your
background information.
LDC HP -OV Rezoning
March 9, 2010
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BOUGAINVILLEA TAVERN: HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
The historic designation of the Bougainvillea Tavern is part of a series of downtown buildings
recommended for designation by the Historic Preservation Board. It is important to note that the
tavern building is identified in the "Hometown Plan" (1993) as one of ten "contributing
buildings" having significant historic value which should be preserved. Two of those buildings
have been demolished and the remaining eight have been designated historic or in the process of
being designated.
The Designation Report contains a detailed history of the building and includes photographs. The
attached designation report describes the architecture of the building (pp.5 -6) The City's
preservation consultant determined that the structure meets three of the criteria for historic
designation (pp. 6 -7).
STAFF OBSERVATIONS
(1) The building at 7221 SW 58 Avenue is identified as a "contributing building" in the
Hometown District Plan and Overlay District.
(2) The Designation Report and the procedures followed by the Historic Preservation Board are
in accordance with the current LDC regulations governing historic site designations.
(3) The designation of historic sites is compatible with several Future Land Use Element goals
and objectives contained in the City of South Miami Comprehensive Plan:
• Objective 1.2 Preserve historic resources by experiencing no demolition or
reconfiguration of specified resources ........."
(4) The alteration, renovation, remodeling, or landscape change affecting the exterior of a
designated historic building will require special approval in the form of a "certificate of
appropriateness" (COA). This approval requires a review by the Historic Preservation Board
and final approval by the City Commission. The Designation Report contains a section
entitled Design Review Guidelines (pp. 7 -8) which establishes architectural guidelines for the
review of future certificates of appropriateness.
(5) The proposed designation will not require changes to any of the dimensional standards or
permitted uses currently applicable to the area's underlining SR(HD -OV) Specialty Retail,
Hometown District Overlay) zoning district.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the historic designation and the placement of an "HP -OV" district over
the existing zoning district for the building at 7221 SW 58 Avenue, the Bougainvillea Tavern be
approved.
Attachments:
Designation Report
Historic Preservation Board Minutes Excerpt 2 -22 -10
Historic Preservation Board Minutes Excerpt 3 -20 -06
Public notices
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
PLANNING BOARD
Action Summary Minutes
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
City Commission Chambers
7:30 P.M.
EXCERPT
I. Call to Order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Action: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
II. Roll Call
Action: Chairperson, Mr. Morton requested a roll call. Board members present
constituting a quorum:
Present: Mr. Morton, Mr. Whitman, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Farfan, Ms. Young, Mr.
Comendeiro, and Ms. Yates.
Absent: None
City staff present: Thomas J. Vageline (Planning and Zoning Director), Sandy
Youkilis (Consultant), Laurence Feingold (City Attorney), Lourdes Cabrera -
Hernandez (Principal Planner), Maria E. Stout -Tate (Administrative Assistant
II), Carolyn Clepser (Historic Resources Consultant) .
IV. Planning Board Applications/Public Hearings.
PB -10 -002 (HPB -10 -002)
Applicant: City of South Miami (Historic Preservation Board)
An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami,
Florida, relating to a request to amend the official zoning map of the,,City of South
Miami Land Development Code by designating a commercial building located at
7221 SW 58 Avenue as an historic site and by placement of an Historic Preservation
Overlay Zone (HP -OV) over the existing zoning use district for this property;
providing for severability; providing for ordinances in conflict; and providing an
effective date.
Ms. Yates read the ordinance into the record.
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Discussion: Mr. Youkilis stated that the Historic Preservation Board at its February 22,
2010 meeting reviewed an historic designation report for a commercial building located
at 7221 SW 58 Avenue. The building is the Bougainvillea Tavern which is one of two
structures on a site with the legal address of 7211 SW 58 Avenue. The commercial
building address being proposed for designation is 7221 SW 58 Avenue. Following a
public hearing the Board adopted a motion recommending that this building be
designated an historic site.
Mr. Youkilis stated that the Land Development Code provides that an historic
designation recommendation must be enacted as a zone map change. The "HP -OV"
Historic Preservation Overlay zoning district is superimposed as an overlay over the
existing underlying use zone. The procedures in the LDC require the Planning Board to
hold a public hearing on all designations recommended by the Historic Preservation
Board. (Section 20- 5.17(E).
Mr. Youkilis provided the Board with a Designation Report for 7221 SW 58 Avenue
which was approved by the Historic Preservation Board at its February 22, 2010 meeting
by a vote of 8 ayes 0 nays. Attached also was an excerpt from the minutes of the meeting
concerning the designation. Mr. Youkilis noted that in 2006 the Historic Preservation
Board did consider the designation of the same site. The 2006 designation at that time
included both structures on site, the Bougainvillea Tavern and a smaller building where
the Hanging Basket store was located. The Board at that time, based upon a number of
concerns, did not recommend designation. The proposed designation did not proceed any
further. A copy of the Historic Preservation Board's March 20, 2006 minutes concerning
the designation is attached for your background information.
Mr. Youkilis stated that the historic designation of the Bougainvillea Tavern is part of a
series of downtown buildings recommended for designation by the Historic Preservation
Board. It is important to note that the tavern building is identified in the "Hometown
Plan" (1993) as one of ten "contributing buildings" having significant historic value
which should be preserved.
Mr. Youkilis said that the Designation Report contains a detailed history of the building
and includes photographs. The attached designation report describes the architecture of
the building (pp.5 -6) The City's preservation consultant determined that the structure
meets three of the criteria for historic designation (pp. 6 -7).
Mr. Youkilis stated that staff was recommending that the historic designation and the
placement of an "HP -OV" district over the existing zoning district for the building at
7221 SW 58 Avenue, the Bougainvillea Tavern be approved.
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Ms. Carolyn Klepser, the City's Preservation Consultant, reviewed for the Board a
designation report about the property located at 7221 SW 58 Avenue. She reviewed the
history of the building and then advised that the proposed designation should be approved
because it met the following LDC criteria:
(a) Possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and
association
Originally a garage enlarged and adapted to residential use in 1945, this building
retains the integrity of its design as a wood -frame Vernacular structure, and
preserves the feeling and association of early 20`h Century South Florida
architecture. Its interior walls, ceiling and floor are constructed of distinctive
local materials, probably Dade County pine, with fine workmanship. The exterior
walls, while they may or may not be of wood, probably date to 1945.
(c) Are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past
The earliest documented owner of this building is Abia Bernard Core, a merchant
and restaurant owner who came to South Miami from Iowa around 1924, during
the Florida Land Boom. He moved a garage structure from his adjoining lot to the
present site in 1945, and enlarged it to create his own residence, where he lived
until his death in 1961.
(d) Embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, style or method of
construction or work of a master, or that possess high artistic value, or that represent a
distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction
This building exemplifies Frame Vernacular architecture, prevalent in U.S..
residential buildings in the early 20`h Century, and at least part of the present
structure is known to have its origins prior to 1945. Buildings of this type, built of
local pine, were typical in South Florida in the 1920s, early in the area's
development.
Ms. Yates opened the Public Hearing.
Speaker Address Supports /Opposes
Jeff Bass 46 SW 1sT Street Opposes
Mr. Bass stated that the owners of the building did not want the structure deemed
historic. Mr. Bass stated that the building has failed again to satisfy the standard for
designation as it did in 2006. Mr. Bass asked Professor Jorge Hernandez from the
University of Miami to speak about the building and how it fails to warrant a historic
designation as the structure has changed from the outside and the interior areas.
Speaker Address Supports /Opposes
Mr. Jorge Hernandez None Given Opposes
Mr. Hernandez reviewed Ms. Klepser's report and stated that the structure has failed to
satisfy the standard for designation. This is due to the fact that the building has changed
i.e. walls, roof, and interior areas over the several years. He felt that under any objective
standard the alteration of this building had compromised the integrity of the structure and
should not be designated historic.
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Ms. Yates closed the Public Hearing.
Ms. Yates directed questions to the Administrative staff
Mr. Cruz wanted to know some information about the other "contributing" buildings
which were demolished. Mr. Youkilis stated that there were two historic buildings which
in the 1993 Hometown Plan were identified as contributing buildings but were eventually
turn down. Mr. Youkilis stated that a property owner can demolish a designated
building, after a maximum waiting period of six months.
Mr. Cruz asked if there were any remodeling done since 2006. Mr. Youkilis stated that
some building permits were given however the type of permits were not stated. Mr. Cruz
questioned Mr. Hernandez when the materials of the house got changed.
With reference to Professor Hernandez's comment that the original roof was gone Mr.
Whitman asked if he was implying that no historic structure could ever have its roof
fixed. Mr. Hernandez said no that he was not implying that.
Ms. Yates asked what the current plans are for the building. Mr. Bass the attorney stated
that he did not know.
Mr. Youkilis asked if the owner was Remseaoliv. Mr. Bass stated that it was a company
that did own the building. Mr. Feingold asked if the Bacardi Family owned the property.
Mr. Bass stated that they did.
Mr. Cruz stated that he was reviewing the permits and wanted to know about where they
got the idea that certain things were changed. Mr. Hernandez stated that if you go into the
bar and look at the ceiling and the inside it can be seen that the actual span of the area has
been changed. There are elements of modern materials that were placed into the building
and outside of the structure. It has lost its material fabric to be able to be deemed historic.
Motion. Mr. Whiteman made a motion to approve an Historic Designation for this
property. Motion failed due to lack of a second.
Motion: Ms. Young made a motion to deny the proposed designation approval. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Comendeiro.
Vote: 5 ayes, 2 nays (Mr. Whitman and Ms. Young).
Motion was adopted and passed.
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
DRAFT SUMMARY MINUTES
MONDAY, February 22, 2010
City Commission Chamber
7:30 P.M.
EXCERPT
I. Call to order: Ms. Clyatt called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. Roll Call: Roll call was performed. Board members present constituting a quorum: Mr.
LaMonica, Ms. Shelley, Mr. Ruiz de Castilla, Mr. Hochstim, Ms. Clyatt, and Mr. Kurtzman,
Ms. Dison, and Ms. Lahiff.
Board members absent: None
City staff present: Thomas J. Vageline (Planning & Zoning Director), Sanford Youklilis
(Consultant), Lourdes Cabrera - Hernandez (Principal Planner), and Maria Stout -Tate
(Administrative Assistant Il).
III. HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(A) HPB -10 -002: 7221 SW 58 Avenue (Bougainvillea Tavern)
• Review of Historic Site Designation Report
• Public comments
• Designation action
Discussion:
Mr. Youkilis explained that the designation of this site was first considered in 2006 and was
not approved. The current Board in 2009 requested that the designation of the tavern
building be initiated again. Mr. Youkilis then introduced Ms. Carolyn Klepper, Cultural
Resource Consultant. Ms. Klesper provided information on the property located at 7221 SW
58 Avenue (Bougainvillea Tavern) showing how and why it could be designated as a
historic site.
Ms. Shelley inquired if the fireplace was authentic. Ms. Klepper stated that she could not go
into the building to see it from the inside but knew that the outside bricks were real.
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Ms. Lahiff wanted to know why the 2006 report reviewing the same property did not
recommend approval. She asked if the difference was due to the fact that this report only
addressed the Bougainvillea Tavern. Ms. Clyatt responded by saying yes.
Mr. Youkilis stated that the under the Land Development Code if this Board finds this
property as being historic then the next step would be to go in front of the Planning Board
and then the City Commission.
Ms. Clyatt asked the property representative to come forward and speak to the Board. The
representative Mr. Jeff Bass, Esquire, stated that the Board should not approve this
application due to the fact that the building on this site is not truly historic. He stated that
his client would not want to have the property designated historic. He stated that there really
isn't any conclusive evidence that shows this property being of a historic origin. He stated
that there was some information that Ms. Klesper reviewed in her presentation that was
incorrect. Mr. Bass stated that if the Board could not conclude that this site was historic in
2006, then it should come to the same conclusion this time around. Mr. Bass gave the Board
three different documents supporting his statement. (E -mail from Carolyn Klepser to Rocco
Ceo, AIA, an e -mail from Ellen Uguccioni to Sanford Youkilis, and a letter from Rocco
Ceo, AIA), stating that the property was not historic.
Mr. Kurtzman asked Mr. Bass what he was referring to as a significant impact to their
property rights in the City of South Miami. Mr. Bass answered that it would be entirely a
new regulatory regime and would greatly decrease the potential to redevelop the site. Mr.
Kurtzman stated that the significant impact would be the regulatory issue of "demolish ",
and that any rebuilding would have to come forward to this Board. Mr. Kurtzman stated that
demolition could only be delayed for 6 months. Mr. Bass stated that it would still be a
significant impact to their client. Ms. Klesper then commented on the questions which were
raised by Mr. Bass.
Mr. Hochstim inquired about Mr. Bass's legal opinion about the rights of this Board to go
back and look into the designation of this property. He asked staff if the Board had the right
to review if the designation was not approved in the past. Mr. Youkilis stated that the Board
had a right to review any property for reconsideration of an historic designation. If the
property would have been reviewed by the City Commission, and denied for historic
designation, then you have to wait one year to review the item again.
Mr. Ruiz de Castilla stated that in his opinion the designation issue came back to this Board
because the past report had been flawed. Ms. Shelley interjected and stated that she did not
believe that the report was flawed and stated that she did not want Mr. Ruiz de Castilla to
speak on her behalf.
Mr. Hochstim stated that the importance of this building is that it is the last residential
structure located in downtown South Miami. This building is important to the past history of
South Miami. Mr. Hochstim stated that he would like to see this building restored and
preserved to its original vernacular state. This building is worthy of historic designation.
Mr. Ruiz de Castilla stated that he felt the same way. The important fact is that this building
was created during the early history of South Miami. The designation is not only to the
building, but also to the people who built the actual structure.
Ms. Lahiff stated that she too felt very strongly about placing an historic designation on this
property. She agreed with Mr. Hochstim and Mr. Ruiz de Castilla.
Ms. Dison stated that the Board has been very successful to designate various buildings and
this Board has felt that it has been very significant in making sure that buildings that have
been built in the 20's and 30's are still around for the sake of history. It is very important to
leave a part of history preserved for generations to come.
Ms. Clyatt opened the public hearing.
SPEAKER ADDRESS
Sharon McCain Not Given
Supports
Ms. McCain stated that she felt that a historic designation for the Bougainvillea Tavern
would be a very good thing for the history of South Miami, and she would support such an
effort.
Ms. Clyatt closed the public hearing.
Motion: A motion was made by Mr. Kurtzman to approve the historic designation of the
property located on 7221 SW 58 Avenue also known as Bougainvillea Tavern. Seconded by
Mr. Ruiz de Castilla.
Vote: 8 ayes, 0 nayes
Motion passed.
Ms. Clyatt asked if this item will go in front of the City Commission. Mr. Youkilis stated
that it would go before the Planning Board first and then it would appear on the City
Commission agenda.
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MONDAY, MARcx 20, 2006
City Commission Chambers
3:30 PM
EXCERPT
I. Call to order
Action: Ms. Clyatt, Acting Chair called the meeting to order at 3:45 p.m.
IL Roll Call
Roll call was performed. Board members present constituting a quorum:
Ms. Clyatt, Mr. Kurtzman and Mr. Cooke - Yarborough.
Board members absent: Ms. Chael, Ms. Dison.
City staff present: Don O'Donniley (Planning Director), and Sanford A. Youkilis (Planning
Consultant), Luis Kruger ( Permit Facilitator) Patricia E. Lauderman (Board Secretary).
III. Public Hearing on Designations
Determination of Eligibility for 7211 SW 58 Avenue — Hanging Basket
Note: Mr. Kruger assisted with the powerpoint presentation conducted by Ms. Ellen Uguccioni.
In addition, Ms. Roberta Dickinson owner of the properties 7211 -7221 SW 58 Avenue brought in
her attorney, Jeffrey Bass and a stenographer to make a transcript of the meeting for herself.
Mr. O'Donniley explained this item has not been set for a public hearing because the Board
requested that the designation report be presented first and based on Ms. Ellen Uguccioni's
findings in regards to the eligibility then the Board would determine if to proceed with the public
hearing for designation or stop the designation process for the subject properties.
Ms. Ellen Uguccioni began her report by providing the physical characteristics of the lots. She
noted that the legal description indicated that lots 51 and lots 52 were tied together as a building
site from the earliest available records. The frontage of the combined lots is 107'8" on SW 58`h
Avenue, and the depth is 93.17 feet. Furthermore, a survey dated August 6, 1951, indicated that
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March 20, 2006
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the residence at 7221, overlapped the two lots, and that the very narrow commercial building at
7211 SW 581h Avenue hugged the north line, and was a distance of only 97" from the side porch
of the residence.
From this point, to avoid confusion Ms. Uguccioni addressed the buildings individually. Ms.
Uguccioni provided the permit history for 7211 SW 58'h Avenue — "The Hanging Basket ". Next,
Ms. Uguccioni proceeded to state the determination of eligibility for 7211 SW 58" Avenue. She
noted that the 7211 SW 58th Avenue according to South Miami "Historic Preservation
Standards" (which are standards used to judge the relative significance of a property proposed for
designation) this property failed to met Criterion "A" and Criterion "D ". Criterion "A" addressed
the integrity of the building that is measured by whether or not the building maintains its design,
setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association. In regards to Criterion "D" Ms.
Uguccioni stated that although the building is in its original location, its surrounding have been
so severely compromised by the commercialization of the area and the more recent buildings
constructed around it, that it lacks the sense of feeling and association that must be substantially
present to justify the designation. She also added that the design of the original building, which
was a purely functional type that was not designed with artistry, or in any compelling
architectural style, the former restaurant would not meet the justifications included in Criterion
"A ". The building further fails the test of maintaining that original design, because it has been
substantially altered.
After hearing Ms. Uguccioni's results from her thorough research, Ms. Clyatt felt it was
appropriate to not designate the Hanging Basket.
Determination of Eligibility for 7221 SW 58 Avenue — Bougainvillea's Old Florida Tavern.
Ms. Uguccioni began her presentation on her findings for Bougainvillea's Old Florida Tavern
located at 7221 SW 58th Avenue. First, she noted that the documentation surrounding the
construction of this residential building, later converted to a commercial use, is minimal. For this
reason, the original owner and the circumstances of its construction are not known at this time.
Nevertheless, Ms. Uguccioni provided the permit history based on information obtained from
microfilm division and building department.
Ms. Uguccioni indicated because of its date of construction of 1953 and its residential character
the building at 7221 SW 58th Avenue stands out from its immediate neighbors. The building is
best described as "vernacular" in style, meaning that it was not architect- designed, but rather
follows a tradition of builder - houses that perpetuate long - established fashion.
Furthermore, she stated that from an academic standard, the building is interesting but does
appear to have been considerably altered. Therefore, the building's eligibility for local
designation is problematic for several reasons.
She noted that according to Criterion "A" of the South Miami Historic Preservation Standards to
be eligible for local historic designation, the building must retain the quality and character of its
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March 20, 2006
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original design. However, from the building permit evidence and a physical evaluation of the
building, it appears there were a series of alterations and additions that have compromised its
original character.
Ms. Uguccioni also pointed out the addition of the garage structure in 1945, which seems to have
been appended to the existing building so that it extended westward on the lot. The difference in
the roof slopes, and physical evidence of a connection is best viewed from the interior. She also
indicated that the building is a composite, which means there was an original building, and then
an addition. There is also some question about the window openings. Clearly, the windows have
been replaced, but it was not cleared to her whether the actual dimensions of the windows follow
the original configuration. Lastly, an application for a siding has been found however, the siding
is too wide to be in character with the 1940s date of the structure.
Ms. Uguccioni stated; however, that the former residential building at 7221 SW 58th Avenue has
historic significance because:
1. Its association with A.B. Core, a pioneering South Miami citizen, who
had business interests on Sunset Drive as early as 1927;
2. It is the sole remaining structure that is residential in character within the larger
context of the block, and the immediate environs;
3. The addition to the original building was made fifty years ago.
Ms. Uguccioni completed her presentation by stating that because of the unique circumstances
surrounding the development of this property, no recommendation for or against designation is
made in this report.
At this point of the meeting the Ms. Dickinson requested that two professionals and in the field
of historic preservation be allowed to speak on her two properties. Ms. Dickinson provided the
resumes of both Arva Moore Parks and Rocco Ceo. Ms. Parks who has several publications in
the area of historic preservation indicated that in the case of 7211 SW 58 Avenue better known
as "Hanging Basket" should not be designated historic because the building has been severely
altered over the years and that it does not appear to meet any of the criteria typically applied to
structures considered worthy of designation as a historic property. In reference to 7221 SW 58
Avenue better know as "Bougainvillea Tavern" may appear on the surface to be a better
candidate; however its lack of integrity due to its severe alteration would also make it ineligible
for designation. Next, Ms. Parks proceeded to read from a letter written by Mr. Ceo who is a well
respected architect and preservation activist. She read from his letter which indicated he is
against designation of both properties. Furthermore, the letter explained that the "Bougainvillea
Tavern" has had significant alteration in site configuration, construction of exterior and interior
surfaces and sits in an environment completely transformed from its original setting. Ms. Parks
noted that the letter goes into great detail therefore; she provided the letter to the Board for them
to read. Mr. Bass, the applicant's attorney spoke briefly and noted to the Board that with Ms.
Ugiccioni report which could not make a complete argument for designation along with Ms.
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March 20, 2006
Page 4 of 4
Arva Parks a preservation expert that truly believes the two properties should not be designated
says a great deal.
The Board reviewed the testimony from Ms. Arva Parks and facts presented by Ms. Uguccioni
and determined that the findings did not justify that the property be designated. Acting Chair Ms.
Cylatt passed the gravel to Mr. Cooke - Yarborough and proceeded to make a motion.
Motion: Ms. Clyatt moved to not designate the two properties according to the evidence
received at this meeting. Mr. Kurtzman seconded the motion.
Vote: Approved 3 Opposed 0
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Planning and Zoning Department
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, Fl. 33143
(0) 305- 663 -6326
(F) 305- 668 -7356
March 26, 2010
REMSEAOLIV, LLC
7211 SW 58 Ave.
South Miami, FL. 33143 -5211
RE: Planning Board Item No. PB -10 -003
Historic Designation- 7221 SW 58'x' Avenue
Dear Sirs
This communication is to inform you that the above item concerning the historic designation of
your property located at 7221 SW 58th Avenue is now in ordinance format and is scheduled for
first reading at the April 6, 2010 City Commission meeting which begins at 7:30 PM, in the City
Commission Chambers, South Miami City Hall. There is no public discussion at the first reading
of an ordinance; however, you are encouraged to attend the meeting.
The second reading and public hearing on the proposed designation is tentatively scheduled for
the Monday, April 19, 2010 City Commission meeting.
Enclosed is a copy of the Designation Report for this property and a copy of Section 20 -5.17
from the City's Land Development Code which sets forth the historic designation procedure.
Please note that if you file a written objection to the designation with the City Clerk it will result
in the requirement of a 4/5 vote of the City Commission for approval. Please also note that the
presentation to the City Commission will include the Historic Preservation Board's
recommendation for approval and the Planning Board's recommendation that the proposed
designation be denied.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 305 -663 -6326.
Sincerely
J. Vageline, erector
and Zoning Department.
Enclosures
C: Cauley Dennis, Carthage Real Estate Group
Jeffrey Bass, Esq.
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Chapter BA of the City Code, repealing
Ordinances entitled Code of Conduct
Members "; providing for severability,
active date. ! -
ndt erty;Commission'of ,the.,City of
,to the- issuance: of a Certificate. of
Section 20- 5,19(e)(3) of the Land
the:Installation of wall signage on a
building located at 5837. Sunset Drive
affective date.
nd City Commission of the City of
-tq -'ahe issuance of '6 Certificate of
=Section' 20- 5.19(e)(3) of the Land
mrt • nstallation of wail signage,'on a
milding located at 5850B Sunset Drive
effective date.:
nd City,Commission of the City of
to the issuance of a Certificate of
Section 20.5.10(0)(3) of the Land
ermit exterior renovation and roof
ristoric single family building located
)(Cambndge.;Lawns Historic District);
to attend and will be heard..
g. the public of the: date change of the
ruesday,.June 1, to Wednesday, June
contact the City Clerk's Office at
Maria M. Menendez, CIVIC
City Clerk
rida Statutes 286.0105; the City hereby advises the public
n decides to appeal any decision made by this Board,
mmission; with respect: to any matter-considered at its
ring, he or she wiilneed a record of the proceedings, and
rpose, affected person may need to ensure that a verbatim
roceedings is made which record includes the testimony
pon which the appeal is to be based.
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